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Instrument Identification

Jeni Thomas OSSE 2nd year undergraduate English 41 cards

Instrument Identification

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  1. 1—Burnisher
    =smooth off rough margins of restoration, remove any scratches, emphasise grooves    Burnisher =smooth off rough margins of restoration, remove any scratches, emphasise grooves
  2. 2—Flat plastic
    = deliver materials into the cavity preparation and to manipulate plastic material    Flat plastic = deliver materials into the cavity preparation and to manipulate plastic material
  3. 3—William's probe
    = identify the depth of the sulcus or periodontal pocket. This probe is graded at 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 mm.    William's probe = identify the depth of the sulcus or periodontal pocket. This probe is graded at 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 mm.
  4. 4—Gingival Margin Trimmer
    = for the horizontal finishing of outter cavity margins    Gingival Margin Trimmer = for the horizontal finishing of outter cavity margins
  5. 5—Green Gracey Curette (7/8)
    - Buccal and palatal/lingual surfaces of posterior teeth    Green Gracey Curette (7/8) - Buccal and palatal/lingual surfaces of posterior teeth
  6. 6—Blue Gracey Curette (13/14)
    - Distal surfaces of posterior teeth    Blue Gracey Curette (13/14) - Distal surfaces of posterior teeth
  7. 7—Brown Gracey curette (15/16)
    - Mesial surfaces of difficult molars    Brown Gracey curette (15/16) - Mesial surfaces of difficult molars
  8. 8—Dark blue/purple Gracey curette (17/18)
    - Distal surfaces of difficult molars    Dark blue/purple Gracey curette (17/18) - Distal surfaces of difficult molars
  9. 9—Polishing Discs
    = polishing composite restorations, more aesthetically pleasing and smoother on tongue    Polishing Discs = polishing composite restorations, more aesthetically pleasing and smoother on tongue
  10. 10—Cavitron (UltraSonic Scaler)
    - to remove calculus and root surface debridement
    - clean out periodontal pockets    Cavitron (UltraSonic Scaler) - to remove calculus and root surface debridement - clean out periodontal pockets
  11. 11—IRM
    = used to fill access opening. powder and liquid mixed to make a thick putty-like paste    IRM = used to fill access opening. powder and liquid mixed to make a thick putty-like paste
  12. 12—Rubber dam
    (forceps/hole puncher/frame)
    = used to isolate teeth during operative dental procedures+endodontics    Rubber dam (forceps/hole puncher/frame) = used to isolate teeth during operative dental procedures+endodontics
  13. 13—Light Grey Gracey Curette (1/2)
    - All surfaces of anterior teeth    Light Grey Gracey Curette (1/2) - All surfaces of anterior teeth
  14. 14—Dark grey Gracey curette (3/4)
    - All surfaces of anterior teeth (for heavier deposits)    Dark grey Gracey curette (3/4) - All surfaces of anterior teeth (for heavier deposits)
  15. 15—Orange Gracey Curette (11/12)
    - Mesial surfaces of posterior teeth    Orange Gracey Curette (11/12) - Mesial surfaces of posterior teeth
  16. 16—Silicone Stoppers
    = to set working lengths on files    Silicone Stoppers = to set working lengths on files
  17. 17—Gutta Percha
    = used to obturate prepared canals
    (we used 0.02 taper cones)    Gutta Percha = used to obturate prepared canals (we used 0.02 taper cones)
  18. 18—Endodontic explorer
    = sharp, used to locate canal orifices    Endodontic explorer = sharp, used to locate canal orifices
  19. 19—Endodontic ruler
    = used to set lengths on files and gutta percha points.    Endodontic ruler = used to set lengths on files and gutta percha points.
  20. 20—Paper Points
    = used to dry fluids from canals    Paper Points = used to dry fluids from canals
  21. 21—Finger Spreader
    = used to laterally condense gutta percha during obturation of canal    Finger Spreader = used to laterally condense gutta percha during obturation of canal
  22. 22—Barbed broaches
    = for removal of pulp tissue form wide canals    Barbed broaches = for removal of pulp tissue form wide canals
  23. 23—Reamers
    = shaving canal wall via 'half twist and pull' motion    Reamers = shaving canal wall via 'half twist and pull' motion
  24. 24—K Files
    = twisting triangular or square cross section, used by reaming or push-pull action.    K Files = twisting triangular or square cross section, used by reaming or push-pull action.
  25. 25—K flex-files
    = rhomboid cross section, alternate sharp and non cutting edges, improved flexibility and reservoir for debris.    K flex-files = rhomboid cross section, alternate sharp and non cutting edges, improved flexibility and reservoir for debris.
  26. 26—Hedstrom file
    = round cross sectional blank, only push-pull action.    Hedstrom file = round cross sectional blank, only push-pull action.
  27. 27—Nickel-Titanium files
    = superelasticity and memory. (resistant to torsional force)    Nickel-Titanium files = superelasticity and memory. (resistant to torsional force)
  28. 28—Greater Taper hand files
    = creation of pre-determined funnel shaped canal with the use of fewer files. clockwise+anticlockwise going closer into apex (no need for stepback)    Greater Taper hand files = creation of pre-determined funnel shaped canal with the use of fewer files. clockwise+anticlockwise going clos...
  29. 29What design features do rotary instruments have?Variable taper (dont have to use loads of different sized files to get desired taper)
    Flute design (determine cutting efficacy and debris removal)
    Non-cutting tips (reduce risk of apical transportation)
    Radial land (minimise file fracture and keep file centred in canal)
  30. 30How to use rotary instrument?Light pressure
    5-10s each time then clean, irrigate, lubricate canal.
    'Pecking motion'
    GG for coronol flare then small hand file to WL enlarging canal to 15-20 size.
    Then start with rotary
  31. 31—Gates Glidden
    = to flare up coronal section of canal, non end cutting and latch grip used in contra-angled hand piece.    Gates Glidden = to flare up coronal section of canal, non end cutting and latch grip used in contra-angled hand piece.
  32. 32—Excavator
    = removal of caries inside cavity    Excavator = removal of caries inside cavity
  33. 33—Chisel
    = Get rid of enamel    Chisel = Get rid of enamel
  34. 34—Explorer
    = find soft spots of caries, scrape plaque of debris off, detection of calculus or PRF on restoration (overhangs etc).    Explorer = find soft spots of caries, scrape plaque of debris off, detection of calculus or PRF on restoration (overhangs etc).
  35. 35—Retract soft tissues
    Light reflection
    Indirect view of the teeth    Retract soft tissues Light reflection Indirect view of the teeth
  36. 36—Syringe
    = To administer analgesia    Syringe = To administer analgesia
  37. 37—Air/Water Tip
    = inserted into a valve that will allow the dental professional to blow air or squirt water on the desired area in the mouth. (disposable or metal tip)    Air/Water Tip = inserted into a valve that will allow the dental professional to blow air or squirt water on the desired area in the mout...
  38. 38—Plugger
    = firmly pack the amalgam. This ensures all the air pockets are filled and allows the dentist to insert the maximum amount of amalgam.    Plugger = firmly pack the amalgam. This ensures all the air pockets are filled and allows the dentist to insert the maximum amount of ama...
  39. 39—Carver
    = create smooth surface of amalgam and make it anatomically look like tooth. occlusion with other teeth are ok.    Carver = create smooth surface of amalgam and make it anatomically look like tooth. occlusion with other teeth are ok.
  40. 40—Spatula
    = mix temporary fillings or glue    Spatula = mix temporary fillings or glue
  41. 41Difference between gracey and universal currette?Universal - two cutting edges.
    Gracey- one cutting edge (site specific).

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undergraduate OSSE 2nd year Flashcards on Instrument Identification, created by Jeni Thomas on 26/05/2013.
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